NOVABUS LFS 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V354000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-07-09 2020-06-15 2020-06-16

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR4916E

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 55

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Nova Bus "Nova" is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS buses. The safety mechanism that automatically re-opens the pneumatic rear passenger door in case of an obstruction may be inactive under certain conditions, allowing the doors to continue to close.

Consequence

The rear doors may continue to close while an occupant is in the doorway, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Nova will notify owners and will update the software for the safety mechanism, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.